# Vincent Thomas Bridge Closes for 16 Months

> The Vincent Thomas Bridge at Los Angeles Port closes for 16 months to replace its road deck.
- Title: Vincent Thomas Bridge Closes for 16 Months | Shortify
- Summary: The Vincent Thomas Bridge at Los Angeles Port closes for 16 months to replace its road deck.
- Keywords: vincent thomas bridge, port of los angeles, caltrans, bridge deck replacement, los angeles, Los Angeles Business Journal
- Source: Los Angeles Business Journal — https://labusinessjournal.com/infrastructure/closure-set-for-vincent-thomas-bridge
- Author: Hannah Welk
- Published: 2026-10-26T07:01:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vincent thomas bridge, port of los angeles, caltrans, bridge deck replacement, los angeles, business, local
## Bridge Closure Announcement
Early next month the iconic Vincent Thomas Bridge at the Port of Los Angeles will close for at least 16 months as construction crews replace the road deck.
## Bridge History
The bridge opened in 1963 after nearly 20 years of planning and was the first welded suspension bridge in the nation.
## Current Traffic Stats
The bridge carries 53,000 vehicles daily including 4,700 heavy-duty trucks.
## Project Details
Caltrans has budgeted $750 million for deck replacement, seismic sensors, railings, and a new median.
## Key takeaway

The Vincent Thomas Bridge will close for 16 months starting early next month to replace its road deck.